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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.36, 141 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.36, 141 and 92.64 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.36 : 141 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.36/141 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.36x = 141 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.36x = 13,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062.24/102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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